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Und Jimmy ging zum Regenbogen
Rodolpho Aranda, head of an Argentinian chemical company, is found murdered in a Berlin bookshop: An elderly librarian named Valerie Steinfeld poisoned him with cyanide and then took her own life. As the LKA was unable to establish any connection between the victim and the perpetrator, the motive for the crime remains unclear. When Aranda's son Manuel arrives to transfer his father's body to Argentina, the case is officially closed. Instead of an explanation, the young doctor only receives a sealed zinc coffin - the search for the truth is left to him.
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Plot Summary
Based on the novel by Johannes Mario Simmel, the film follows Jimmy, a young man seeking to uncover the truth behind his father's death. His investigation into his father's pharmaceutical company leads him into a dangerous world of corporate espionage, betrayal, and a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of society. Jimmy must navigate these treacherous waters, confronting powerful enemies and questioning who he can trust.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspenseful plot and performances, particularly Matthias Schweighöfer's portrayal of Jimmy. However, others found the pacing uneven and the narrative somewhat convoluted, failing to fully capture the depth of the original novel.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at a complex thriller narrative.
Criticized for not fully living up to the source material's potential.
Matthias Schweighöfer's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or available through Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the bestselling 1958 novel of the same name by Austrian author Johannes Mario Simmel, known for his spy thrillers and mysteries.
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